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Itacolumite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Icelandite

The general Itacolumite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Icelandite

The history of Itacolumite and Icelandite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Itacolumite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

Itacolumite and Icelandite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Itacolumite and Icelandite. In this section, you will know about Itacolumite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Itacolumite is Unknown whereas Origin of Icelandite is Iceland. It is interesting to know the name of Itacolumite and Icelandite discoverer. The Discoverer of Itacolumite is Unknown and the discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael.

Etymology of Itacolumite and Icelandite

Along with Itacolumite and Icelandite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Icelandite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Icelandite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Icelandite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Icelandite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Icelandite are listed below.

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